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Marshall Brown is a career and executive coach with a passion for encouraging individuals and organizations to reach exceptional levels of performance. He is founder and CEO of Marshall Brown & Associates, an international coaching, training and leadership development company. His mantra is simple: Get clear, get focused, get ahead.

His brand attributes include risk taking, challenging, networking "guru" and a great sense of humor. Marshall makes the most out of every professional experience and draws out lessons that apply across many situations and challenges. Marshall has also been selected by his peers to serve as president of both the DC Metro Chapter of the International Coach Federation and the Association of Career Professionals International.

Coaching Approach

Marshall sets the bar high for himself and others, and acts as a catalyst for new and breakthrough thinking. Through the use of numerous 360 assessments he helps his clients create and implement individual leadership development plans. Over the years, he has developed a personalized, "no nonsense" approach to getting executives and entrepreneurs to focus on performance improvement, increasing communication and becoming more effective leaders. Additionally, his work focuses on developing successful teams/organizations, both nationally and internationally.

Education, Training & Certifications

Marshall holds a B.S. degree in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and has been certified as an executive and career coach through the International Coach Federation, Career Coaches Institute and The Coaches Training Institute. He holds certifications for the Meyers Briggs Type Indicator, as a Leadership Challenge facilitator and as a personal brand strategist.

Coaching Style

As one client said, "Marshall Brown was my coach, supporter and cheerleader through my recent search. He made me work. He made me examine what I truly wanted for the next success. He challenged the way I presented myself in cover letters and in interviews. Working with Marshall was absolutely the right move. If you want to be authentic, confident and a leading candidate in your next search, Marshall will get you there."
Marshall is skilled at taking clients on journeys of discovery – helping them identify and use their true talents and passions in life. Many have praised him for personal transformations that advanced their professional lives and helped them lead more balanced personal lives. His mantra is simple: Get clear, get focused, get ahead.

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Three 30-Minute Coaching Sessions

The Career Coaching service matches individuals with a personal coach--a confidant, champion, and challenger who will help you:

Gain personalized guidance through job transitions

Prepare and navigate through your annual reviews

Leverage your behavioral and professional strengths effectively

Diagnose reasons for career dissatisfaction

Learn how to take action in networking, interviewing, and taking on new opportunities